Waghavane - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Waghavane is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Devli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghavane is 566601. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.67 hectares and falls under the 416606 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Waghavane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waghavane

As per Census 2011, Waghavane village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 211 males and 235 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,113 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 78 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Waghavane are given below:

Nearby Villages of Waghavane

Waghavane is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Waghavane

Waghavane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Waghavane is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Waghavane is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghavane

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Waghavane village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Waghavane

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Waghavane village are given below:

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